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California Punitive Damages

Covers California punitive damages litigation. By Horvitz & Levy LLP.

http://calpunitives.blogspot.com/

Oct 17
Missouri appellate court reverses $62 million punitive damages award in talc case, finding no jurisdiction (Fox v. Johnson & Johnson)

Missouri appellate court reverses $62 million punitive damages award in talc case, finding no jurisdiction (Fox v. Johnson & Johnson)

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Missouri Court of Appeals has reversed a judgment awarding $62 million in punitive damages and $10 million in compensatory damages against Johnson & Johnson, in a case in which the plaintiffs…
Oct 12
Ninth Circuit affirms $2 million punitive damages award in employment case (Flores v. City of Westminster)

Ninth Circuit affirms $2 million punitive damages award in employment case (Flores v. City of Westminster)

The Ninth Circuit issued this published opinion yesterday, affirming punitive damages in excess of $2 million and compensatory damages of $855,000. The plaintiffs were three Latino police officers who alleged that the City of…
Oct 4
Governor Brown vetoes bill to lower standard of proof for punitive damages claims in some Elder Abuse cases (AB 859)

Governor Brown vetoes bill to lower standard of proof for punitive damages claims in some Elder Abuse cases (AB 859)

We previously reported that the Legislature approved Assembly Bill 859, which would have lowered the burden of proof for plaintiffs seeking punitive damages in certain Elder Abuse cases, but only after a finding that the defendant had engaged…

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California Injury Blog

Covers vehicle accidents, clergy abuse, personal injury and wrongful death. By Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys.

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

Oct 16
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Laguna Beach Car Accident

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Laguna Beach Car Accident

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Laguna Beach car accident after colliding with a vehicle that was making a left turn out of a home. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the incident occurred the morning of…
Oct 16
Two Killed in Long Beach Street Racing Crash

Two Killed in Long Beach Street Racing Crash

A two-car accident in Long Beach that left two people dead may have been caused by street racing, officials said. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the car crash occurred the night of October 14, 2017 in the 600 block of…
Oct 12
Four Critically Injured in Los Alamitos Pedestrian Accident

Four Critically Injured in Los Alamitos Pedestrian Accident

Four people were critically injured in a pedestrian accident in Los Alamitos in the afternoon of October 11, 2017. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the incident occurred near the intersection of Ball Road and…

Rank this Week: 33

Family Law Blog

Covers California family law. By Claery & Green.

http://www.claerygreen.com/Family-Law-Blog.aspx

Oct 16
Common Mistakes in High Net Worth Divorce

Common Mistakes in High Net Worth Divorce

For most people, divorce is not easy and breaking up isn’t always the most difficult part of the process – it’s often dealing with child custody and severing the financial ties. For high-net-worth individuals, the…
Oct 9
9 Things to Know About a Gray Divorce

9 Things to Know About a Gray Divorce

If you’re a Baby Boomer, you grew up in an era when divorce was far rarer than it is today. A lot has changed since you first said your wedding vows. In the 1960s and 1970s, most women were stay-at-home mothers, but nowadays…
Oct 2
Your Marriage Under Stre

Your Marriage Under Stre

On a couple’s wedding day, the bride and groom make promises to each other, such as “I’ll love you for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.” Or, perhaps…

Rank this Week: 63

Sacramento Injury Attorneys Blog

Coves car accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and neck and back injuries. By the Law Offices of Edward A. Smith.

http://www.sacramentoinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Oct 21
Rollover Accident Fatally Injures Man Near Turlock

Rollover Accident Fatally Injures Man Near Turlock

I'm Ed Smith, a Turlock car accident lawyer. A Modesto man was driving his vehicle in Turlock during the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 17, 2017. The man was involved in a rollover accident that resulted in hospitalization of his…
Oct 21
Major Injury Accident near Red Bluff

Major Injury Accident near Red Bluff

I’m Ed Smith, a Red Bluff Car Accident Lawyer. A solo car accident resulted in major injuries and backed up traffic near Red Bluff on Friday, October 13. What Happened? The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a car accident…
Oct 21
Eureka Man Among Injured in DUI crash

Eureka Man Among Injured in DUI crash

I’m Ed Smith, a Eureka car accident lawyer. On Thursday, October 11, 2017, a Eureka resident was hospitalized after receiving injuries in a collision that authorities suspect was caused by a driver under the influence of…

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Traffic Accident News And Advice…

Traffic Accident News And Advice Blog

Covers auto laws and auto accident law in California. By Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys.

http://www.trafficaccidentnewsandadviceblog.com/

Oct 16
Man Crashes Car in Laguna Beach After Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel

Man Crashes Car in Laguna Beach After Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel

According to a news report in The Orange County Register, a man driving along Laguna Canyon Road the night of October 15, 2017 fell asleep at the wheel, lost control of his vehicle and struck a power pole knocking live wires across the…
Oct 10
Four Cyclists Injured in Marin County Hit and Run Crash

Four Cyclists Injured in Marin County Hit and Run Crash

Four bicyclists were injured – one of them severely – in a hit-and-run crash in Marin County after the driver of a pickup truck veered into them. According to reports in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, the major injury collision…
Sep 28
Woman Killed in West Covina Hit and Run Crash

Woman Killed in West Covina Hit and Run Crash

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in West Covina after a driver struck her as she was crossing the street. According to a news report in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of…

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The UCL Practitioner

Covers California's Unfair Competition Law. By Kimberly A. Kralowec.

http://www.uclpractitioner.com/

Oct 19
Class action objector case also set for argument in November: Hernandez v. Restoration Hardware, Inc.

Class action objector case also set for argument in November: Hernandez v. Restoration Hardware, Inc.

Last week, the Supreme Court also announced that Hernandez v. Restoration Hardware, Inc., No. S233983, will be orally argued on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Sacramento. In fact, this case is first on the list, so it...
Oct 18
Supreme Court schedules UCL case for argument in November: Solus Industrial Innovations v. Superior Court (People)

Supreme Court schedules UCL case for argument in November: Solus Industrial Innovations v. Superior Court (People)

Last week, the Supreme Court announced that a UCL public prosecutor action, in which review was granted in 2015, will be orally argued on November 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. during the Court's special session in Sacramento. Solus Industrial…
Sep 27
San Francisco City Attorney invokes UCL in suit against Equifax

San Francisco City Attorney invokes UCL in suit against Equifax

Yesterday, San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed suit in San Francisco Superior Court against Equifax. The complaint has a single cause of action: for violation of the UCL. In particular, the complaint alleges a series of UCL…

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Los Angeles Personal Injury Blog

By the Law Offices of Daniel A. Gibalevich.

http://www.epersonalinjurylawyers.com/blog/

Sep 15
Dangerous DUI Crash

Dangerous DUI Crash

DUI Crash in Pasadena Having lost a loved one in a total freak accident vehicle crash, a car crash or any type of crash scares me. A loss like that impacts you’re life and to know that some people just carelessly drink and drive irks…
Sep 8
Motorcycle Incidents in California

Motorcycle Incidents in California

Motorcycle Incident in Diamond Bar Motorcycle incidents seem pretty scary. There’s little protection if something bad would happen. The police have been able to identify a twenty-four year old young man who died in a motorcycle crash.…
Sep 1
Brain Injury in California

Brain Injury in California

Football Player Brain Injury A brain injury is one of the scariest injuries you can get. It takes a special physician and there’s very little they can tell you about the situation. Recently a California teen was sadly hurt from a…

Rank this Week: 113

Class Action Defense Blog

Covers CAFA, class certification, employment law, FCRA, FDCPA and multidistrict litigation. By Michael Hassen of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://classactiondefense.jmbm.com/

Mar 28
Look Before You Leap: Practical Considerations Regarding Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreement

Look Before You Leap: Practical Considerations Regarding Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreement

I recently contributed an article to Thomson Reuters’ Legal Current on Practical Considerations Regarding Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements: After the Supreme Court decision in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, 563 U.S.…
Mar 28
Look Before You Leap: Practical Considerations Regarding Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreement

Look Before You Leap: Practical Considerations Regarding Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreement

Look Before You Leap: Practical Considerations Regarding Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements I recently contributed an article to Thomson Reuters’ Legal Current on Practical Considerations Regarding Class Action Waivers in…
Aug 14
Class Action Defense Cases: American Arbitration Association (AAA) Enforces Binding Individual Arbitration While JAMS Allows Plaintiff To Unilaterally Include Dozens Of Employees In Single Arbitration Proceeding

Class Action Defense Cases: American Arbitration Association (AAA) Enforces Binding Individual Arbitration While JAMS Allows Plaintiff To Unilaterally Include Dozens Of Employees In Single Arbitration Proceeding

AAA Requires Separate Arbitration Petitions by Employees Subject to Arbitration Clause with Class Action Waiver but JAMS Permits Plaintiff to Unilaterally Join Dozens of Individual Employee Claims in Single Arbitration JMBM recently litigated…

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Probate, Trusts and Estate Law…

Probate, Trusts and Estate Law Blog

Cover international estate planning considerations, sophisticated estate planning techniques, answers to common estate planning questions, and probate, estate and gift tax law By Janet Brewer.

http://blog.calprobate.com/

Oct 18
Elder Rich Have More than the Younger Rich

Elder Rich Have More than the Younger Rich

Life expectancy is decreasing in the U.S. However, the rich still live longer than other Americans.
Oct 17
Robots Replace Humans at Funerals?

Robots Replace Humans at Funerals?

Funeral directors and priests may no longer be needed.
Oct 16
Assisted Living at $20,000 a Month?

Assisted Living at $20,000 a Month?

Wealthiest Americans will soon have the choice to spend 20k a month on assisted living.

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Robert Reeves Personal Injury Blog

Covers Los Angeles personal injury and car accident information. By Robert B. Reeves.

http://www.robertreeveslaw.com/blog/

Oct 12
Fact or Fiction: In California Registered Sex Offenders Can’t Celebrate Halloween Like the Rest of U

Fact or Fiction: In California Registered Sex Offenders Can’t Celebrate Halloween Like the Rest of U

This is true! In California state authorities impose special Halloween restrictions on registered sex offenders and parolees. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is the agency charged with supervising sex offender…
Oct 5
How did the Las Vegas Shooter Get Around Laws Banning Fully Automatic Weapons?

How did the Las Vegas Shooter Get Around Laws Banning Fully Automatic Weapons?

Not surprisingly, the state of Nevada has relatively lax gun laws. For example, Nevada allows the purchase of rifles, shotguns, or handguns in any amount, without a license. These firearms do not need to be registered. It is also legal to…
Oct 1
O.J. Simpson: Free At Last but Free to Live Anywhere He Wants?

O.J. Simpson: Free At Last but Free to Live Anywhere He Wants?

Shortly after midnight on Sunday morning O.J. Simpson was freed from Lovelock Correctional Center in northern Nevada. Simpson had been sentenced to 33 years in prison for kidnapping and armed robbery as part of a botched 2007 hotel-room heist…

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the complex litigator

Covers complex litigation and class actions. By H. Scott Leviant.

http://thecomplexlitigator.com/post-data/

Sep 26
JOB OPPORTUNITY: wage and hour attorneys with roughly three to six years experience

JOB OPPORTUNITY: wage and hour attorneys with roughly three to six years experience

Setareh Law Group is expanding. If you are an attorney with wage and hour experience and have been practicing for roughly three to six years, you are welcome to reach out to me or Shaun Setareh at Setareh Law Group (contact information…
Sep 22
California Supreme Court agreed to hear certified question about employer exit searches in Frlekin v. Apple

California Supreme Court agreed to hear certified question about employer exit searches in Frlekin v. Apple

The California Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on the issue of whether time spent on security searches is compensable. Here is the Court's description of the issue:Frlekin v. Apple, Inc., S243805. (9th Cir. No. 15-17382; ___ F.3d…
Sep 22
LAW-LESS FRIDAY: Conflicting signals for the health of the legal job market

LAW-LESS FRIDAY: Conflicting signals for the health of the legal job market

Well, it isn't a post that is devoid of law as a subject, but no appellate decisions to digest here at any rate.Two stories caught my eye over at abovethelaw.com. In the first, it is reported that young associate hiring is set to…

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California Attorneys Representing…

California Attorneys Representing Licensed, Regulated And Other Professionals

Addresses issues faced by license professionals and regulated businesses in civil, business, administrative and criminal matters with an emphasis on health care. By Green & Associates.

http://greenandassociates.blogspot.com/

Jul 16
Southern California Physician Indicted For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Drugs Including to Out-of-State Residents Without an In-Person Physical Examination

Southern California Physician Indicted For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Drugs Including to Out-of-State Residents Without an In-Person Physical Examination

The investigations of physicians for prescribing scheduled drugs to patients including Oxycodone, Xanax, Soma and other medications continues. Last week on July 6, 2017, a physician Jeffrey Olsen D.O. was Indicted in the Central District of…
Jul 15
Indictment Filed Against Northern California Physician For 36 Counts of Unlawfully Distributing Oxycodone by Prescribing It "Outside the Course of Usual Professional Practice"

Indictment Filed Against Northern California Physician For 36 Counts of Unlawfully Distributing Oxycodone by Prescribing It "Outside the Course of Usual Professional Practice"

When it comes to prosecuting physicians for unlawful prescribing of opioids or scheduled drugs, federal authorities have more stringent laws and sentencing guidelines. Recently a physician was arrested last year by the San Francisco District…
Jul 12
CVS Pharmacy Inc. Pays $5 Million to Settle Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substance Act in Sacramento Federal Case

CVS Pharmacy Inc. Pays $5 Million to Settle Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substance Act in Sacramento Federal Case

As is the norm, national chain pharmacies get fines and compliance plans while small businesses get criminally prosecuted. A recent settlement between the Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with a…

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California Divorce and Family Law

Covers celebrity marriages, child custody, child support, divorce, paternity, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, remarriage and taxes. By Jeffrey Lalloway.

http://oc-divorce.typepad.com/california_divorce_and_fa/

Aug 7
The Best Thing to do After Divorce or Breakup: Yoga

The Best Thing to do After Divorce or Breakup: Yoga

Divorce, even at its most amicable, can cause an enormous amount of stress, anger, worry, confusion, and resentment. People often struggle to find ways to overcome the negative feelings that face them. However, in a recent study conducted by…
Aug 7
'Gray Divorces' rising

'Gray Divorces' rising

More Baby Boomers couples in Fairfax County are calling it quits. A recent study by an area law firm shows residents older than 55 are divorcing at increasingly high rates. Calling the county "the divorce capital of Virginia," the Arlington…
Aug 6
Stevie Wonder files for divorce

Stevie Wonder files for divorce

Stevie Wonder, 62, is ending his 11-year marriage to fashion designer Kai Millard Morris. According to a report at www.tmz.com, the Saginaw-born Wonder filed for divorce Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court using his legal name: Stevland…

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Orange County Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers California divorce and family law issues. By The Law Office Of David P. Schwarz.

http://www.orangecountydivorcelawyerblog.com/

Oct 20
fast divorce

fast divorce

Often divorces are quite messy and full of conflict. Parties fight over the smallest of issues and create enormous adversity amongst each other during the divorce proceedings. All of this can be avoided according to the new law…
Oct 19
Americans are adopting more boys than girls for the first time

Americans are adopting more boys than girls for the first time

In an unprecedented trend for the U.S., more male children were adopted from other countries than female children by the end of 2016, a research found This trend is largely caused by a change in patterns of adoption in China—a…
Oct 16
bullies and domestic violence

bullies and domestic violence

Often men in a power position in the movie industry there are sexual predators who will try to take advantage of young women for their own sexual benefit. Harvey Weinstein, Roger Ailes, Eric Boling, Bill Cosby, R. Kelly, Bill…

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At the Lectern: Practicing Before…

At the Lectern: Practicing Before the California Supreme Court

Features news and commentary on the practice of law before the California Supreme Court. By Horvitz & Levy LLP.

http://www.atthelectern.com/

Oct 20
Summary of October 18, 2017 conference report for civil case

Summary of October 18, 2017 conference report for civil case

In its conference on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, the Court granted no petitions for review in civil cases, no civil petitions were denied with dissenting justices, and no civil opinions were ordered depublished.
Oct 18
Supreme Court will not lower bar exam passing score, at least not now

Supreme Court will not lower bar exam passing score, at least not now

A few months ago, it looked like the Supreme Court might make it easier to pass the California bar exam. Today, the court said it will not do so “at this time,” even while acknowledging that California’s passing score…
Oct 18
The Chief Justice is a Harvard blogger

The Chief Justice is a Harvard blogger

The Harvard Law Review launched a blog yesterday. One of the inaugural posts is by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye — “Costs of money bail to justice.” The Chief Justice writes that “[c]hronic underfunding…

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Covers employment and labour law issues, including industrial relations/labour and human resources, business immigration and international mobility, enterprise and collective labour agreements and occupational health and safety matters, By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.globalworkplaceinsider.com/

Oct 20
Employment Tribunal Fees – Refund Scheme

Employment Tribunal Fees – Refund Scheme

The government announced the first stage of its employment tribunal fees refund scheme on 20 October 2017. As set out in our previous post http://www.globalworkplaceinsider.com/2017/07/uk-employment-tribunal-fees-unlawful/ the Supreme…
Oct 19
Paid leave granted to an Italian university employee for pet care

Paid leave granted to an Italian university employee for pet care

An employee of an Italian university in Rome has successfully obtained a two-day paid leave of absence from work to care for his pet dog, which had undergone surgery and required special assistance for an additional day to recover. The…
Oct 17
Local doesn’t make the grade: The need to accommodate employees with anxiety when writing qualifying exam

Local doesn’t make the grade: The need to accommodate employees with anxiety when writing qualifying exam

John Betts, (the “Applicant”) was a carpenter and member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 1256 (the “Union”). While the parties were not engaged in a traditional employer-employee…

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CEB blog

Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

Oct 20
Settlors and Shareholders: Who Has Standing to Sue for Elder Abuse?

Settlors and Shareholders: Who Has Standing to Sue for Elder Abuse?

The Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA) (Welf & I C §§15600–15675) provides enhanced remedies for “financial abuse” that results in a loss of property of someone over age 65. This can…
Oct 18
How to Get Your Client Paid for Work on Construction Project

How to Get Your Client Paid for Work on Construction Project

You’ve got a client who didn’t get paid for work done on a construction project. You could file a breach of contract action, but there may be other ways to get your client paid, especially if the contracting party who didn’t…
Oct 16
4 Reasons to Get Help on a Fee Motion

4 Reasons to Get Help on a Fee Motion

Just because you successfully handled the merits of a case doesn’t mean that you should take on a large or complex fee motion that arises from it. It may be time to bring in someone with fee motion expertise. Here are four reasons to…

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Southern California Injury Lawyer…

Southern California Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury and accident law, medical malpractice and workers' compensation. By Sharifi Firm, PLC.

http://www.southerncaliforniainjurylawyer.net/

Oct 19
California Car Accident Plaintiff Misses Out on Opportunity to Cross-Examine Defense Medical Expert

California Car Accident Plaintiff Misses Out on Opportunity to Cross-Examine Defense Medical Expert

Earlier this month, the Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District issued a written opinion in a California car accident case involving the use of a video deposition for a witness who became unavailable during the pendency of the…
Oct 16
California Jury Awards Plaintiff over $400 Million in Recent Product Liability Lawsuit

California Jury Awards Plaintiff over $400 Million in Recent Product Liability Lawsuit

Over the past several years, significant evidence has come to light that there is likely a link between talc-based hygiene products and ovarian cancer. Indeed, manufacturing giant Johnson & Johnson is currently facing almost 5,000…
Oct 12
Wrongful Death Claim Against California Police Department Dismissed on Immunity Ground

Wrongful Death Claim Against California Police Department Dismissed on Immunity Ground

When a Southern California car accident case is filed against a government entity based on the alleged negligent conduct of a government employee, issues of sovereign immunity will often arise. Sovereign immunity is a concept that was built…

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Simon Resnik Hayes Bankruptcy Blog

Features bankruptcy updates & news in Los Angeles.

http://www.simonresnik.com/blog/

Oct 18
Bankruptcy Will Not Save You From Spousal Support Payment

Bankruptcy Will Not Save You From Spousal Support Payment

If you are considering filing for bankruptcy to avoid paying your spousal support, you might need to think again. Like student loan debt, spousal support cannot be discharged in bankruptcy proceedings. Bankruptcy Will Not Save You From…
Oct 10
A Credit Card Debt Trick

A Credit Card Debt Trick

Credit card debt can be overwhelming, unless you know one little trick: nearly 8 out of 10 credit card holders that ask their credit card companies for a lower interest rate are actually granted their request. A Credit Card Debt Trick When…
Sep 26
HARP Extended Through 2018

HARP Extended Through 2018

For those struggling to keep their homes, it’s a relief to hear that HARP has been extended through December 31, 2018. Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) The government offers the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) to help…

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The High-touch Legal Services Blog

Provides information about the law for startup and early-stage companies. By Dana H. Shultz.

http://danashultz.com/blog

Oct 12
Can We Have a Corporate Incorporator?

Can We Have a Corporate Incorporator?

Most of us think about an individual being the party that forms a corporation. As an alternative, this post discusses the corporate incorporator, i.e., a corporation that forms another corporation. (For information about incorporators…
Oct 9
Units are to LLCs as Shares are to Corporation

Units are to LLCs as Shares are to Corporation

I am writing this post about limited liability company (LLC) units because of a question that I answered on Quora. Please see Why would an operating agreement for an LLC have a Schedule A and also a quantity of Class A interests? LLC…
Oct 4
At-will Employment – Why It Is the Norm in the U.S.

At-will Employment – Why It Is the Norm in the U.S.

At-will employment permits either an employer or an employee to terminate their relationship at any time for almost any reason. This post explains why at-will employment is the norm in the U.S. I am basing this post on a Quora question that I…

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California Personal Injury Lawyers…

California Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers California personal injury law concerning slip and fall injuries, hit and run accidents, and car accidents. By the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch.

http://www.californiapersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/

Sep 23
Hit-and-Run: Victim’s Rights After the Accident

Hit-and-Run: Victim’s Rights After the Accident

Recently, a vehicle struck two pedestrians on Foothill Boulevard in Rialto and kept going. One woman passed away from her injuries at the hospital, while the other is currently in critical condition. Police found what they believe is the…
Sep 14
Night Driving: How to Keep Yourself Safe

Night Driving: How to Keep Yourself Safe

One of the most dangerous times to be on the California roadways is nighttime. There’s a number of reasons behind why the darkness makes it inherently more dangerous. Did you know that when it comes to fatal wrongful death accidents,…
Sep 7
Riverside Grandmother Critically Injured By Alleged Street Racers in Crash

Riverside Grandmother Critically Injured By Alleged Street Racers in Crash

A car coming off of the 215 freeway in San Bernardino was hit by two cars that witnesses described as racing each other. A 62 year-old grandmother was in the backseat of the car when it was struck. Her injuries from this San Bernardino car…

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Aviation Law Monitor

Provides insight and commentary on aviation accidents and the law. By Danko Meredith.

http://www.aviationlawmonitor.com/

Sep 1
Montreal Convention Permits Passenger to Recover for Fear of Infection

Montreal Convention Permits Passenger to Recover for Fear of Infection

Plaintiff was on a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago. She placed her hand into the seatback pocket, and was unexpectedly stuck with a hypodermic needle that lay within. Because the flight was international, the Montreal Convention…
Aug 21
Paramedic's Family Out of Court in Skylife HEMS Crash

Paramedic's Family Out of Court in Skylife HEMS Crash

The NTSB hasn't yet issued its report on the fatal Skylife air ambulance crash in December 2015. But a Fresno judge has ruled that regardless of the cause, the family of one of the paramedics on board will not be allowed to sue either the…
Jun 29
Monica RIbbeck Kelly Sued For Malpractice, Leaves The Country

Monica RIbbeck Kelly Sued For Malpractice, Leaves The Country

Aviation journalist Christine Negroni reports in Forbes that Monica Ribbeck Kelly, the lawyer who instituted “frivolous” legal proceedings after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went missing, has herself disappeared. Not…

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Patent Lawyer Blog

Covers developments in patent law and litigation. By Stan Gibson of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://patentlaw.jmbm.com/

Jul 27
Defendant Precluded from Using Expert’s Deposition After Terminating Relationship with Expert

Defendant Precluded from Using Expert’s Deposition After Terminating Relationship with Expert

Greatbatch moved in limine to preclude the defendant, AVX, from presenting the testimony of AVX’s expert, Dr. Panlener, by deposition. The district court concluded that permitting the expert to testify would deprive Greatbatch of the…
Jul 27
Stan Gibson to Speak at PLI’s Electronic Discovery Institute 2017: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know

Stan Gibson to Speak at PLI’s Electronic Discovery Institute 2017: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know

The Patent Litigation Group at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is pleased to announce that its Chair, Stan Gibson, will be speaking at PLI’s Electronic Discovery Institute 2017: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know.…
Jul 13
The Impact of TC Heartland: Motion to Challenge Venue Waived Where Defendant Failed to Bring Motion with Other Rule 12(b) Motion

The Impact of TC Heartland: Motion to Challenge Venue Waived Where Defendant Failed to Bring Motion with Other Rule 12(b) Motion

After this patent infringement action was filed, the defendant, BigCommerce, filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim for relief pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6). BigCommerce did not file a motion to transfer or to…

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Blane Law Blog

Covers personal injury law. By Mark C. Blane.

http://www.blanelaw.com/blog

Jun 27
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Two Successive Car Collisions Results In Great Settlement

Two Successive Car Collisions Results In Great Settlement

I represented a 34 year-old female Restaurant Manager injured in two successive preventable car collisions. Each collision occurred approximately 9 months from one another so technically, my client was still in medical care from the first…
May 23
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Legal Blog

Covers personal injury, trucking acident and product liability law. By Brett A. Burlison.

http://www.burlisonlaw.com/category/blog/

May 10
Walk For Brain Injury In San Francisco

Walk For Brain Injury In San Francisco

The Brain Injury Association of California is holding its ninth (9th) annual walk for brain injury in San Francisco and other locations this Summer. The walk is a great opportunity to raise awareness of an injury and disease that impacts…
May 6
Playgrounds And Traumatic Brain Injury

Playgrounds And Traumatic Brain Injury

A new study from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control has found the incidence of tribes to the ER due to traumatic brain injury among children under 14 increased significantly from 2005 to 2013. Researchers theorized that the…
Aug 13
Injury Victims Using Exoskeleton

Injury Victims Using Exoskeleton

We have written previously about robotics and exoskeletons helping injury victims. But the importance of this technology cannot be overstated. So when we came across a product like ReWalk Robotics we felt that we really needed to share…

Rank this Week: 395

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers,…

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. Blog

Covers safety and personal injury news.

http://harrispersonalinjury.com/blog/

Apr 20
Truck Crashes Into Utility Pole

Truck Crashes Into Utility Pole

Truck Crashes Into Utility Pole On Monday afternoon, a truck crashed into a utility pole in San Luis Obispo. According to KSBY News Channel Six, this one-vehicle crash happened on Johnson Avenue, between Ella Avenue and Fixlini Street. At…
Apr 20
One-Car Injury Crash in El Cajon

One-Car Injury Crash in El Cajon

An apparent one-car crash left one person seriously injured on Wednesday afternoon. According to NBC San Diego Channel Seven News, the incident happened at about 5:40 p.m. on North 1st Street, near Summer Avenue. At this time, very few…
Apr 20
Head-On Collision in Santa Barbara

Head-On Collision in Santa Barbara

Head-On Collision in Santa Barbara In the early hours of Monday morning, a head-on collision in Santa Barbara sent at least two people to the hospital for treatment of injuries. According to Santa Barbara’s Noozhawk, the wreck happened…

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Riverside County Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Riverside County Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers Bankruptcy, foreclosure, law suits and settlements. Published By The Law Office of Christopher Hewitt

http://www.riversidecountybankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Feb 15
Overpayment of Unemployment and Bankruptcy EDD and Bankrputcy

Overpayment of Unemployment and Bankruptcy EDD and Bankrputcy

You can put overpayments of EDD or Unemployment in to a chapter 7 bankruptcy and discharge the debt. EDD overpayments happen when people are collecting unemployment when possibly working or other issues that allow the EDD to come after you.…
Feb 15
HOA's Bankruptcy Past due Payments Foreclosure

HOA's Bankruptcy Past due Payments Foreclosure

I have been seeing more and more people with HOA issues. HOA's can foreclose against a property. HOA attorney's like Fiore Racobs and Power do exclusive HOA work and rack up very large attorney fees on behalf of HOA's when people are in…
Feb 15
Overpayment of Unemployment and Bankruptcy EDD and Bankrputcy

Overpayment of Unemployment and Bankruptcy EDD and Bankrputcy

You can put overpayments of EDD or Unemployment in to a chapter 7 bankruptcy and discharge the debt. EDD overpayments happen when people are collecting unemployment when possibly working or other issues that allow the EDD to come after you.…

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The Hugh Hewitt Show

Covers politics.

http://www.hughhewitt.com/

Oct 21
Hugh Hewitt on MSNBC from Boston

Hugh Hewitt on MSNBC from Boston
Oct 20
Our Need For The Sacred

Our Need For The Sacred

The host has made the point for several days that the entire Gold Star Family episode is dangerous territory. And as this story has grown, and grown, and grown – it has turned extraordinarily ugly. However, General…
Oct 20
Salem Media at the White House As Tax Reform Effort Begin

Salem Media at the White House As Tax Reform Effort Begin

This week on the Townhall Review, a weekend radio program I host:

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Southern California Appellate News

Features news and resources for the Southern California appellate lawyer. By Nate Scott.

http://socal-appellate.blogspot.com/

Oct 20
2d DCA pro tem update

2d DCA pro tem update

The following are currently sitting on assignment: Judge Allan Goodman (Retired) of the Los Angeles Superior Court, will be sitting Pro-Tem in Division Two until November 30, 2017Judge Natalie P. Stone of the Los Angeles Superior Court,…
Oct 20
DJ profiles 4/2's Justice Slough

DJ profiles 4/2's Justice Slough

Today's DJ features Nothing Tentative: Appellate Justice Marsha Slough has issued opinions that lawyers find surprising, detailed and thoughtful. The article begins by saying that she is "a soft-spoken justice who uses an economy of words"…
Oct 19
APJ McGuiness to retire

APJ McGuiness to retire

The First District's APJ, 1/3's William McGuiness, intends to retire around the end of the year. He has been the 1st's APJ since 2002 and the PJ of 1/3 since 1998.A Recorder profile from 1999 has his then-colleague Justice Corrigan calling…

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San Diego Injury Law Blog

Covers California personal injury law, as ell as motor vehicle accident, dog bite and defective product news. By Walton Law Firm.

http://www.legalpad.com/

Oct 20
San Clemente Teens and Concussion Risks: What do Parents Need to Know?

San Clemente Teens and Concussion Risks: What do Parents Need to Know?

If your teenager plays contact sports or engages in other activities in San Clemente that increases his or her risk of a concussion, is it better to avoid these sports altogether? Do the benefits of team sports and individual recreational…
Oct 6
Distracted Walking in Valley Center

Distracted Walking in Valley Center

Many Valley Center residents have heard about the risks of distracted driving. Indeed, as a report from ABC News 10 discusses, on January 1, 2017 additional cell phone laws took effect that prevent California drivers from holding a phone or…
Sep 22
Rancho Bernardo Back-to-School Bus Safety

Rancho Bernardo Back-to-School Bus Safety

For parents and their neighbors in Rancho Bernardo, it is important to understand important school bus safety laws as kids throughout California return to school. We can all take steps to prevent bus accidents. However, according to a recent…

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HR Watchdog

Covers California employment laws. By the California Chamber of Commerce.

http://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/

Oct 20
2018 401k Contribution Limits Rise

2018 401k Contribution Limits Rise

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost of living adjustments affecting 401(k) pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2018 — including an increase in the amount employees can contribute to their…
Oct 18
Unemployment Assistance Benefits Available for Workers Affected by Wildfire

Unemployment Assistance Benefits Available for Workers Affected by Wildfire

Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available for workers and self-employed individuals who lost jobs or had work hours substantially reduced as a result of the devastating California wildfires (Butte, Lake,…
Oct 17
CAL/OSHA Issues Advisory on Worker Safety in Wildfire Region

CAL/OSHA Issues Advisory on Worker Safety in Wildfire Region

Cal/OSHA is advising employers that special precautions must be taken to protect workers from hazards from wildfire smoke. Cal/OSHA notes that smoke from wildfires contains chemicals, gases and fine particles that can harm health. Breathing…

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Fair and Unbalanced

Left-leaning, social justice-minded slant on law and justice issues, the death penalty, politics, and current events.

http://fairandunbalancedblog.blogspot.com/

Oct 19
Facebook Won't Let Me Post Thi

Facebook Won't Let Me Post Thi

Senator Leahy Can Go Fuck HimselfPatrick Leahy of Vermont is the longest serving Democratic Senator. His liberal bona fides are beyond dispute. Throughout his tenure he has personified decency, thoughtfulness and…
Oct 12
Rebecca Solnit on Harvey Weinstein, Hillary Clinton, and Blaming Women for the Acts of Men

Rebecca Solnit on Harvey Weinstein, Hillary Clinton, and Blaming Women for the Acts of Men

Guest Post by Rebecca SolnitHarvey Weinstein is Hillary Clinton’s fault, we have learned from many sources. So is eczema and the Civil War and the fact that your child refuses to learn to tie shoelaces and sticks to Velcro shoes. The…
Oct 10
That Boy Ain't Right

That Boy Ain't Right

In an emperor's new clothes moment for the GOP, Republican chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bob Corker, stated that the White House has become “an adult day care center,” that "every single day at the White…

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IP Law Blog

Covers copyrights, cyberspace law, music, patents, privacy, trade secrets and trademarks. By Weintraub Genshlea Chediak.

http://www.theiplawblog.com/

Oct 19
Allegan’s Restasis Patents Invalidated by a Federal District Court Even After Transfer to Native American Tribe and Sovereign Immunity Claim.

Allegan’s Restasis Patents Invalidated by a Federal District Court Even After Transfer to Native American Tribe and Sovereign Immunity Claim.

In Allergan, Inc. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. et al, Case No. 2:15-cv-1455-WCB (EDTX October 16, 2017 Order), a Federal District Court recently invalidated several patents covering Allergan’s dry-eye drug Restasis. The…
Oct 12
Google May be a Verb, but Verb Use Alone Does Not Constitute Genericne

Google May be a Verb, but Verb Use Alone Does Not Constitute Genericne

Just Google it. Can you Google the score? Have you Googled the restaurant’s reviews? These are all common phrases in today’s internet-reliant society, and it’s entirely due to the creation of Google and its widespread…
Oct 5
Federal Circuit Clarifies Venue Requirements for Patent Case

Federal Circuit Clarifies Venue Requirements for Patent Case

Until the U.S. Supreme Court’s May 22, 2017 ruling in TC Heartland v. Kraft Foods, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States district courts had interpreted the patent venue statute, 28 U.S.C. §1400(b), to…

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Titles and Deeds

Covers real estate and property law. By Jarod Bona of Bona Law PC.

https://www.titlesanddeeds.com/

Oct 18
How Dodd-Frank Has Affected Hard-Money Lending for California Real Estate Investor

How Dodd-Frank Has Affected Hard-Money Lending for California Real Estate Investor

Author: Staff Congress enacted the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as “Dodd-Frank,” in 2010 in response to the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008. Among the purposes described in…
Oct 5
Hard Money Lending for California Real Estate Investment

Hard Money Lending for California Real Estate Investment

Author: Staff Real estate investing can be a lucrative source of income, but as the saying goes, one must spend money to make money. Obtaining a loan through a bank has many advantages, but the process can be slow, and a bank’s…
Sep 28
The Role of Certified Access Specialists in California Commercial Lease

The Role of Certified Access Specialists in California Commercial Lease

Author: Staff State law in California requires property owners to make certain disclosures as part of any lease agreement for that property. When a lease involves commercial property, lessors must disclose certain matters related to…

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San Francisco Employment Law Firm…

San Francisco Employment Law Firm Blawg

Covers workplace discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. By Arkady Itkin.

http://www.sanfranciscoemploymentlawfirm.com/

Oct 18
Kaiser Settles Class Action for Unpaid Wages With Call Center Nurse

Kaiser Settles Class Action for Unpaid Wages With Call Center Nurse

California nurses will get roughly $6 million from health care giant Kaiser Permanente for time spent doing unpaid work.The payout settles a class action filed last year on behalf of 1,397 advice nurses who take calls from patients at three…
Oct 7
At-Will Employment And Misclassifying Employees As Contractor

At-Will Employment And Misclassifying Employees As Contractor

Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor is an easier mistake to make than many employers believe. The recent case Linton v DeSoto Cab Company, Inc., illustrates this very well. In that case, the first appellate district found…
Aug 24
EEOC Files Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against UPS Freight

EEOC Files Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against UPS Freight

On August 8, 2017, EEOC announced filing a lawsuit against UPS Freight, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Employers must treat employees with disabilities the same as those without disabilities when…

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California Employment Law

Covers issues that affect California employers. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://californiaemploymentlaw.foxrothschild.com

Oct 18
California Updates Its Harassment Prevention Training Requirement (SB 396)

California Updates Its Harassment Prevention Training Requirement (SB 396)

What a year it has been for harassment claims. The biggest year in the 22 years I have been practicing law. It seems that every day there is a big new headline, and someone else powerful losing their job over harassment allegations. If that…
Oct 16
Governor Signs, Vetoes Pay Equity Bill

Governor Signs, Vetoes Pay Equity Bill

Governor Brown is in that final flurry of signing and rejecting bills sent to him at the end of the legislative session. Two of those bills that we have been following involved pay equity issues. The Governor approved one, and vetoed the…
Oct 13
California Guarantees Job Protection for More New Parent

California Guarantees Job Protection for More New Parent

Starting January 1, 2018, new parents in California can rest a bit easier. Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 63, officially titled the Parental Leave Act, into law yesterday which will impact employers with between 20 and 49…

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Orange County Business Attorney…

Orange County Business Attorney Blog

Covers business law. By Law Offices of Tony T. Liu.

http://www.orangecountybusinessattorneyblog.com/

Oct 18
When a Good Relationship Turn Bad: Suing a Supplier

When a Good Relationship Turn Bad: Suing a Supplier

No business is an island. Without trusted suppliers businesses would close shop. What happens when that trust is breached and you’re left holding the bag? If disagreements can’t be worked out and your company is facing or may face…
Oct 18
Trademark Law: You Snooze You May Lose

Trademark Law: You Snooze You May Lose

Whether you’re starting a new business, launching a new product or service or just haven’t gotten around to getting trademark protection for your logo, the names of your company or what you provide your customers, acting sooner is…
Sep 5
Keeping Information Confidential While Selling Your Busine

Keeping Information Confidential While Selling Your Busine

If you’re trying to sell your business it’s always good news to hear that a party is interested in buying. But what’s the next step? What happens if after the party looks you, your business and your books over, they decide…

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Bankruptcy Mastery

Covers skill building for lawyers new to the practice of consumer bankruptcy law. By Cathy Moran.

http://www.bankruptcymastery.com

Oct 18
Jump Start Your Bankruptcy Research

Jump Start Your Bankruptcy Research

The next best thing to being a fly on the wall in the judge’s chambers is having a copy of her cheat-sheet. Or maybe it’s better described as the overview and the starting point for the next bankruptcy decision. So, don’t…
Oct 9
Brace Yourself

Brace Yourself

The 9th BAP’s Brace decision blew over everything we thought we knew about community property, joint tenancy titles, and the characterization of marital property. The storm warning is up. Until the 9th Circuit rules on the…
Oct 5
All Dressed Up & Nowhere To Go

All Dressed Up & Nowhere To Go

Rule 3002.1 is, in my opinion, the best thing that’s happened in bankruptcy in years. Whether you chalk mortgage servicing problems up to ineptitude or venality, it is indisputable that a mortgage servicer can’t audit a loan file…

Rank this Week: 464

Los Angeles Criminal Defense…

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers celebrity crime, felonies, DUI, three strikes offenses, and white collar crime cases. By Michael Kraut.

http://www.losangelescriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/

Oct 17
A Quick Guide to the Major Los Angeles DUI Law

A Quick Guide to the Major Los Angeles DUI Law

Police have charged you with a DUI, and now you’ve got a lot of questions and concerns. • Exactly what do the charges against you mean? • What legal issues are you facing? Continue reading
Sep 18
High Profile Cases Spotlight Domestic Violence: Lessons for Defendant

High Profile Cases Spotlight Domestic Violence: Lessons for Defendant

Domestic violence affects people of every age, race and income level. But cases of domestic violence (DV) usually make the news only when prominent individuals such as actors, sports stars and reality TV celebrities become involved. These…
Sep 4
Avoid A DUI With These Useful App

Avoid A DUI With These Useful App

When you have the right app, your cell phone can be a handy tool in helping you avoid a DUI charge. • Planning a night out with friends? There are apps that will help you estimate your blood alcohol content and provide a rough estimate…

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California Divorce Blawg

Covers current events in divorce. By John E. Harding.

http://www.hardinglaw.com/blog

Oct 17
5 Ways to Get Back on Track During Divorce Recovery

5 Ways to Get Back on Track During Divorce Recovery

Divorce Recovery 5 Ways to Get Back on Track During Divorce Recovery If you want to get back on track as soon as possible, here are 5 great ways to recover. http://www.divorcemag.com/newsletter-blog/back-on-track-during-divorce-recovery…
Oct 11
Not Receiving Support Payments?

Not Receiving Support Payments?

Legal Issues Not Receiving Support Payments? Here are steps a spouse can take when he or she has stopped receiving support payments. http://www.divorcemag.com/newsletter-blog/not-receiving-support-payments-next-step
Oct 3
Why I Owed It to My Children to Divorce

Why I Owed It to My Children to Divorce

Considering Divorce Why I Owed It to My Children to Divorce What relationships will our children be a part of, based on our examples? It’s our job as parents to set the right example.…

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HOA Law Blog

Covers California HOA law issues, including HOA governance, foreclosures and ARC enforcement. By Tinnelly Law Group.

http://hoalaw.tinnellylaw.com/

Oct 16
AB 634 Signed! Reduced HOA Control of Solar Energy System Installation

AB 634 Signed! Reduced HOA Control of Solar Energy System Installation

The Governor has signed AB 634 into law changing HOA control over solar energy system (“Solar”) installations. HOAs may no longer adopt policies and guidelines that prohibit Solar installations on common area roofs protecting HOA…
Oct 10
Updating Your Association’s CC&R

Updating Your Association’s CC&R

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our documents were created in 1981 and have not been updated since that time. I imagine that we are out of legal compliance with some of the items listed within both documents. The HOA…
Oct 3
New Client: Brea-Olinda Master Community Association

New Client: Brea-Olinda Master Community Association

We are proud to announce that Brea-Olinda Master Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Brea-Olinda is a master planned community located in Brea. Residents enjoy beautiful…

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California Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury and accident law. By Neumann Law Group.

http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.net/

Oct 16
Los Angeles Parking Lot Beating Victim Sues Dodger

Los Angeles Parking Lot Beating Victim Sues Dodger

Two people recently filed a California premises liability claim based on an alleged beating in the Dodger Stadium parking lot following a 2015 playoff game. The victim claims to have suffered a traumatic brain injury from the attack. The…
Oct 9
California Appeals Court Affirms Judgment for Defendant in Elder Abuse Case

California Appeals Court Affirms Judgment for Defendant in Elder Abuse Case

Plaintiffs appealed from a judgment following a jury verdict in favor of the defendant in a California elder abuse action arising from the medical care and death of an elderly woman. On appeal, they challenged the special verdict form, the…
Oct 2
California Appeals Court Holds Bike Injury Lawsuit Must Go to Jury

California Appeals Court Holds Bike Injury Lawsuit Must Go to Jury

While riding his bicycle, a victim collided with the door of a driver’s personal vehicle when the driver opened the door. The bicyclist sued the driver and the driver’s employer, alleging negligence and respondeat superior…

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NorCal IP

Covers notable new case filings and verdicts within the Northern District of California. By Orrick.

http://blogs.orrick.com/norcal-ip/

Oct 16
Orrick Event (Santa Monica) – Understanding your IP

Orrick Event (Santa Monica) – Understanding your IP

It takes more than a great idea to develop a viable product. Startups need to develop an intellectual property (IP) strategy in order to protect, commercialize and monetize their business. Join a group of Orrick’s tech and…
Oct 13
Hatch Hints at Changes to Patent Law

Hatch Hints at Changes to Patent Law

A Look Forward on Patent Reform, Senator Orrin Hatch, October 2, 2017 Patent law reform legislation reminds us of a horror movie zombie: it’s never truly dead. A recent post from Utah Senator Orrin Hatch is the latest…
Oct 9
Is It Too Late For Velcro to Hook the Public on Hook and Loop?

Is It Too Late For Velcro to Hook the Public on Hook and Loop?

In an effort to protect itself against genericide—the death of a trademark because the brand name becomes synonymous with the type of product—Velcro’s legal department released a video two weeks ago pleading with the public…

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Montag Law blog

Covers current immigration legal issues. By Jonathan D. Montag.

http://www.montaglaw.com/blog

Oct 15
Now it’s a war on asylum.

Now it’s a war on asylum.

Of all the things one would think a large, rich, heterogeneous, morals-based society would not go to war against, one would think it would be asylum seekers. Yet this is what our country is doing. For a country that has as one of its…
Sep 17
USCIS slipping into crisis.

USCIS slipping into crisis.

In dealing with the government, there are two principal ways of dealing with it. One is dealing with whatever agency you are dealing with according to its rules and its systems. The other is through litigation. We all deal with the government…
Sep 4
Ten DACA issues, myths, and fact

Ten DACA issues, myths, and fact

1. DACA kids have been accused of everything from being gang bangers to being valedictorians. They aren’t all everything. Just kids. (The oldest DACA recipients are 36 years old). 2. DACA kids should have become citizens in all…

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California Criminal Defense Lawyer…

California Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers constitutional rights, criminal law, and DUI topics. By William Weinberg.

http://www.californiacriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Oct 13
REFORM OF THE CALIFORNIA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY LAWS

REFORM OF THE CALIFORNIA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY LAWS

California’s sex offender registry currently lists over 100,000 sex offenders. The registry has a long history; it was first employed (although not in its current form) 70 years ago. It is estimated that around 650 registrants on the…
Oct 6
THE MAIN INGREDIENT IN ECSTACY, MDMA, APPROVED BY FDA FOR FURTHER STUDY IN THE TREATMENT OF PTSD

THE MAIN INGREDIENT IN ECSTACY, MDMA, APPROVED BY FDA FOR FURTHER STUDY IN THE TREATMENT OF PTSD

For almost as long as the federal government has harshly prosecuted drug use, researchers have been studying the psychologically beneficial effects of the very drugs that can land a person in prison. Clinical studies on both animals and…
Oct 6
THE USE OF DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS CHALLENGED IN FEDERAL COURT

THE USE OF DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS CHALLENGED IN FEDERAL COURT

A couple of weeks ago, a complaint was filed in the United States District Court (for the Northern District of Georgia) alleging that the three complainants were subject to a violation of their Fourth Amendment rights when they were arrested…

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